NHL 11 Review

When NHL 10 was first released, the graphics and advanced gameplay amazed hockey fans across the globe. The realism of the movements of the players was truly amazing, along with the fact that most of the players actually looked like themselves. Unfortunately, the graphics in NHL 11 are very similar to those in NHL 11. The players and jerseys look the same, and the crowd is still as robotic as usual. But what separates NHL 11 from NHL 10 is EA's new Revolutionary Real-Time Physics Engine, which allows the game to create more realistic movements that players would actually make. That includes face-offs, checks, shots, saves, and even breaking a stick on the slap shot. These features really give the game an authentic hockey game feel, rather than just another boring hockey video game. Overall, the new motion graphics make NHL 11 the best hockey game ever made, and for a true hockey fan, a game you will really get into.

In NHL 11, there are tons of different ways to play online. These include:

- Online Versus: Get automatically matched up with someone in your skill level, pick a team, pick the jerseys, and play a 15 minute game. This is the mode I use the most often, simply because it's so quick and easy to start a game.

- Online Team Play: Create a game lobby where you can invite multiple friends, up to 10 people, talk with them via microphone, and even choose which position you would like to play for the whole game. Be a forward, defense man, or even a goalie. This mode is great if you have more than one friend you would like to play with.

- Online Shootout: Exactly as the name implies, this mode will pair you up with someone, and you will go straight to the shootout. You will control the shooter for your team, as well as your goalie, so be prepared to make the save!

-EA Sports Hockey League: In this mode, you can use your My Pro player and create a team with your friends. Your team will play against other teams in your league, and there are even playoffs for the good teams.

There are also some game modes which do not require internet access. These include:

- Be a GM Mode: Become the general manager of the team of your choice. Control the trades you team makes, send people to and from the minors, and much more. This mode is pretty fun, but becomes repetitive over time.

-Season Mode: Pick a team, and enter the season. You can edit lines, scratch players, and even make trades, all in hopes that you make it to the playoffs and win the Stanley Cup.

-Playoff Mode: Pick a team, and go to the playoffs instantly. You will get the chance to win all 16 games required to win the Stanley Cup. This is a great way to get some playoff hockey action without having to go through a full season.

-Shootout Mode: Choose two teams, pick a side, and go against the computer in some shootout hockey. Playing against the computer will refine your shootout skills, and it's a great way to have some fun in the shootout when you're offline.

-Practice Mode and Create a Play Mode: Both these modes allow you to choose the number of players you want to have on the ice, and practice shooting, or making plays. You can choose 3-on-2, 2-on-1, or even 3-on-0. Plays you make in this mode will be affective in online modes as well as against the computer.

Have you ever wanted to see what it's like to be a professional NHL player? Well this is as close as it will get to the real thing. With My Pro, you can make a player, choose which position you want him to play, the type of player he is (Play maker, sniper, grinder, etc), and enter the NHL draft. Once you are drafted, you get to play in the exhibition games for your team. If you play well, you will most likely stay in the pros. If you don't perform as well as the coach wants, it's the minors for you. As your player gets more points, he will also get XP, which are experience points you can use to upgrade your players assets. XP can help your players shot accuracy, slap-shot power, a bunch of different things. My Pro is probably one of the best features of the game, and it's one that will keep you interested for a long time.

Overall, NHL 11 is the best hockey video game to date. The Online mode is the best out there, and all the features included in the game make it one you will be playing for a long time. At least until the next one comes out, anyways. If you're thinking about purchasing NHL11, scroll up to the Amazon section of this page, and click the "Buy Now" button to check out NHL 11 at it's lowest price on the web.